QC Chemistry Assoc II - Chem Duplex (Sun-Wed 6:00pm-6:00am)

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary:

Perform routine laboratory analysis of In-Process, finished product, raw material, stability samples and environmental monitoring according to established specifications and procedures using wet chemistry techniques or various laboratory apparatus and instruments (e.g. HPLC, UV/Visible Spectrophotometer, FTIR, TOC, pH meter etc.) in compliance with B. Braun, cGMP, GLPs, SOPs, USP and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory analysis of In-process, finished product, raw material, stability and chemical environmental samples using a combination of wet chemistry techniques and various analytical instruments, such as UV/VIS, HPLC, FTIR, TOC analyzer, pH meter, osmometer, conductivity meter, balances, etc. per B.Braun SOPs .
• Supports the department in executing and performing routine qualification, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Prepare analytical, volumetric standards and reagents according to established procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining general cleanliness and following chemical safey regulations in the laboratory areas.
• Accoutable for conducting inventory and safety audits and proper disposal of expired chemicals used in the laboratory.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Assignments are routine and repetitious in nature. Work performed within narrowly defined parameters. Follows established procedures and guidelines.
• Works under direct supervision and from detailed verbal and/or written instructions. Uses established procedures to accomplish assigned task.
• May require some limited judgement in resolving problems
• Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, peers and subordinates.

Preferred Requirements

• Familiar with the operation of chromatography system.

Pay Range: $24.21 - $29.06

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree in a Science related field preferred.
• 01-02 years related experience required.
• Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed

Desired:

• Associate's or technical degree preferred

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Sit
• Frequently: Stand
• Constantly: N/A

Activities:

• Occasionally: Push/pull, Sitting , Stooping/squatting, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick
• Frequently: Finger feeling, Handling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Reaching upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Standing, Walking
• Constantly: N/A

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally: Proximity to moving parts, Dust, Other
• Frequently: N/A
• Constantly: N/A

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity: Moderate
• Occasionally: Other
• Frequently: N/A
• Constantly: Lab environment

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its "Sharing Expertise" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.

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